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Print OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL, OAK HILLS, CA Paw PAGE 4: OAK HILLS DRAMA DOMINATES DTASC BULLDOGS! The last day is may The last day is may 23rd 23rd senior graduation is senior graduation is may 21 may 21 The first day of the The first day of the 2012-2013 school 2012-2013 school year is aug 13 year is aug 13 Summer 2012 Vol. 3, Issue 4 AUTO SHOP’S 2012 CAR SHOW So you just got your license, and as if that isn’t exciting enough, it’s time to start looking for your first transportation of freedom. With the help of Mr. Stayton, a dealer technician for 20 years and our Auto Shop teacher here at OHHS, and who also just recently purchased a new car, we will provide you with some helpful tips to make the decision on the right vehicle for you, without getting ripped-off by the suits at automobile dealerships. By the way, what is a dealer technician? A dealer technician is in charge of fixing cars that come through the dealership. Whether you are buying a new car or a “pre-owned” as they like to call used cars, here’s some helpful tips from our own expert: 1. Check the tires: Make sure they aren’t balding, which means there’s no grip on the tire. Also there should be no “bulges” where it may have been hit on a curb. New tires cost up to as much as $1,000 and no one wants to spend that much on a problem that can easily be avoided. 2. Check the gas mileage: Good gas mileage is usually about 40 mpg (miles per gallon). Be aware of the difference between highway mileage and city mileage. Highway mileage is usually better as there is less stop and go traffic. In the city, the frequent stops and starts at lights and speed changes reduce gas mileage. Think about the type of driving you will do most and check the mileage for these conditions. 3. Make sure everything in the car is working fine: Make sure all the windows work, the AC(air conditioning), heater, all the knobs and buttons, the radio--it’s your car so you have to live with it. 4. Don’t be afraid to test drive: If it’s going to be your car, you have the right to make sure it’s what you want. 5. Bring your parents: If they’re the ones paying for it, then they have a right to see it. They may know only a little information about cars, but their input is still equally important and just as valid. 6. Check out the car using a mechanic: If the dealers don’t want you to, you can ask them to come along; be concerned if they don’t want it checked out. 7. Make sure the car passes the Smog Test: This test is done on the exhaust system of the car to determine how much pollutant it emits, while also checking other parts of the car to make sure it functions properly. “Legally, the seller is the person required to do the SMOG; it doesn’t always happen, but they’re supposed to do it,” said Stayton. If it doesn’t pass smog you won’t get it registered or get the tags for it, which can result in a ticket if caught by the police. Also, if it doesn’t pass smog before you buy it, then the seller is required to fix all of the problems in order for it to pass SMOG. The inability to pass SMOG is usually a good indicator of a poor mechanical condition of the car. 8. Questions to ask: Is the mileage true to that car? Can you see the car’s service records? These will show if the car has been regularly maintained if it’s a used car. If it’s new, service records don’t matter. 9. For teenagers: Look for a car that is approximately no older than mid 1990s. 10. Price range for used cars: 2,000s-lot of money fixing it 4-5000: pretty decent car on average 11. Fixer Uppers: If you don’t mind doing the work or you know how to fix cars or relatives and friends you know can fix cars, you can buy a car as low as $ 500. 13. Don’t be rushed into buying a car: It’s okay to sleep on your decision. You don’t have to buy it that same day. Cars are always sold and always made, so chances are the car you want is made somewhere else: you may even end up getting a better deal. Don’t be pressured by the old lines, “someone else is coming later and really wants it,” or “We have a deal for today only.” Did you Know?: Use the Internet. Look at a car you like, for example: a Honda, and go to a Honda website, and plug in your desires for a car, and they’ll give you a price estimate. When you check on a car dealer’s website, they know when you do, and sometimes they’ll call you as soon as 10 or 15 minutes after your search, and help you choose the right car for your needs. “Some of the used cars at the dealerships are about the same price.” It’s be- cause they want to sell new cars not used ones so you can get a new car with virtually no problems versus a used car that might not last you as long. Stayton advises students to “be smart, and go to school,” to avoid getting ripped off. The dealers may offer you a deal price, but when it’s time for the paperwork, they will put a number higher than the price they offered you. It’s important to be watchful and read over the paperwork before you sign because it could possibly save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Cars For New Drivers BY GENELLE WATKINS senior editor Vo o o o o o o o o o o ol l l l l l. l l. l l. l l l l l l. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 , , , , , , Issue 4 The atmosphere was classic walking through the sea of cherry red Chevys and candy blue Fords. The saying, “always yield for a classic car,”felt like the theme as the OHHS parking lot filled with classic show cars. Oak Hills 3rd Annual Car Show was held on Saturday, May 5th. Hitting over a hundred entries, the car show put on by Oak Hills Advanced Auto Shop class was a success as always, raising an estimated $3,000 for the auto shop program here at Oak Hills. Considering that OHHS was competing with three other car shows on the same day, it was impressive to have such a turn out. “I think it was successful,” said Mike Stayton, the event coordinator, auto shop teacher, and club advisor. Oak Hills had more entries than the other three shows combined. Cars were not the only enter- tainment, the auto shop students had food and music to keep the car lovers busy and get them into a classical mood with 1950’s music playing loud. The students in auto shop were the judges of the night, “We walked around in- dividually and picked which ones were the best and just eliminated from there,” explained Devin Quidor, junior. “We looked at everything: de- tail, story,” Ben Mahan, junior, elaborates, “checked the under carriage, interior, paint, engine compartment.” There were 15 winners at the Oak Hills Car Show, each congratulated with a unique award. Many car owners present have competed at the Oak Hills Car Show for all three years. “I pick and choose where I go,” said Thomas Klide, “but this is one of my favorites.” He said after winning ‘Best of Muscle Car’ with his 1969 Chevy Chevelle. The Oak Hills Car Show was a success for everyone involved. It provided a fun and interesting way to raise money for the Auto Shop program at Oak Hills High School and allow car enthusiast to display their pride and joy. photo-MICHAELA D’EPIFANIO BY MARISSA HENSON 2013 editor The car show put on by Oak Hills Advanced Auto Shop class was a success as always, rais- ing an estimated $3,000 for the auto shop program PAGE 5: SPORTS UPDATE photo-MARIA EDWARDS

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PrintOAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL, OAK HILLS, CA

PawPAGE 4: OAK HILLS DRAMA DOMINATES DTASC

BULLDOGS!The last day is may The last day is may

23rd23rdsenior graduation is senior graduation is

may 21may 21The first day of the The first day of the

2012-2013 school 2012-2013 school year is aug 13year is aug 13

Summer 2012Vol. 3, Issue 4

AUTO SHOP’S 2012 CAR SHOW

So you just got your license, and as if that isn’t exciting enough, it’s time to start looking for your fi rst transportation of freedom.With the help of Mr. Stayton, a dealer technician for 20 years and our Auto Shop teacher here at OHHS, and who also just recently purchased a new car, we will provide you with some helpful tips to make the decision on the right vehicle for you, without getting ripped-off by the suits at automobile dealerships. By the way, what is a dealer technician? A dealer technician is in charge of fi xing cars that come through the dealership. Whether you are buying a new car or a “pre-owned” as they like to call used cars, here’s some helpful tips from our own expert:

1. Check the tires: Make sure they aren’t balding, which means there’s no grip on the tire. Also there should be no “bulges” where it may have been hit on a curb. New tires cost up to as much as $1,000 and no one wants to spend that much on a problem that can easily be avoided.2. Check the gas mileage: Good gas mileage is usually about 40 mpg (miles per gallon). Be aware of the difference between highway mileage and city mileage. Highway mileage is usually better as there is less stop and go traffi c. In the city, the frequent stops and starts at lights and speed changes reduce gas mileage. Think about the type of driving you will do most and check the mileage for these conditions.3. Make sure everything in the car is working fi ne: Make sure all the windows work, the AC(air conditioning), heater, all the knobs and buttons, the radio--it’s your car so you have to live with it.4. Don’t be afraid to test drive: If it’s going to be your car, you have the right to make sure it’s what you want.5. Bring your parents: If they’re the ones paying for it, then they have a right to see it. They may know only a little information about cars, but their input is still equally important and just as valid.6. Check out the car using a mechanic: If the dealers don’t want you to, you can ask them to come along; be concerned if they don’t want it checked out.7. Make sure the car passes the Smog Test: This test is done on the exhaust system of the car to determine how much pollutant it emits, while also checking other parts of the car to make sure it functions properly.“Legally, the seller is the person required to do the SMOG; it doesn’t always happen,

but they’re supposed to do it,” said Stayton. If it doesn’t pass smog you won’t get it registered or get the tags for it, which can result in a ticket if caught by the police. Also, if it doesn’t pass smog before you buy it, then the seller is required to fi x all of the problems in order for it to pass SMOG. The inability to pass SMOG is usually a good indicator of a poor mechanical condition of the car.8. Questions to ask: Is the mileage true to that car? Can you see the car’s service records? These will show if the car has been regularly maintained if it’s a used car. If it’s new, service records don’t matter.9. For teenagers: Look for a car that is approximately no older than mid 1990s.10. Price range for used cars:2,000s-lot of money fi xing it4-5000: pretty decent car on average11. Fixer Uppers: If you don’t mind doing the work or you know how to fi x cars or relatives and friends you know can fi x cars, you can buy a car as low as $ 500.13. Don’t be rushed into buying a car: It’s okay to sleep on your decision. You don’t have to buy it that same day. Cars are always sold and always made, so chances are the car you want is made somewhere else: you may even end up getting a better deal. Don’t be pressured by the old lines, “someone else is coming later and really wants it,” or “We have a deal for today only.” Did you Know?: Use the Internet. Look at a car you like, for example: a Honda, and go to a Honda website, and plug in your desires for a car, and they’ll give you a price estimate. When you check on a car dealer’s website, they know when you do, and sometimes they’ll call you as soon as 10 or 15 minutes after your search, and help you choose the right car for your needs. “Some of the used cars at the dealerships are about the same price.” It’s be-cause they want to sell new cars not used ones so you can get a new car with virtually no problems versus a used car that might not last you as long. Stayton advises students to “be smart, and go to school,” to avoid getting ripped off. The dealers may offer you a deal price, but when it’s time for the paperwork, they will put a number higher than the price they offered you. It’s important to be watchful and read over the paperwork before you sign because it could possibly save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Cars For New Drivers

BY GENELLE WATKINSsenior editor

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The atmosphere was classic walking through the sea of cherry red Chevys and candy blue Fords. The saying, “always yield for a classic car,”felt like the theme as the OHHS parking lot fi lled with classic show cars. Oak Hills 3rd Annual Car Show was held on Saturday, May 5th. Hitting over a hundred entries, the car show put on by Oak Hills Advanced Auto Shop class was a success as always, raising an estimated $3,000 for the auto shop program here at Oak Hills. Considering that OHHS was competing with three other car shows on the same day, it was impressive to have such a turn out. “I think it was successful,” said Mike Stayton, the event coordinator, auto shop teacher, and club advisor. Oak Hills had more entries than the other three

shows combined. Cars were not the only enter-tainment, the auto shop students had food and music to keep the car lovers busy and get them into a classical mood with 1950’s music playing loud. The students in auto shop were the judges of

the night, “We walked around in-dividually and picked which ones were the best and just eliminated from there,” explained Devin Quidor, junior. “We looked at everything: de-tail, story,” Ben Mahan, junior, elaborates, “checked the under carriage, interior,

paint, engine compartment.” There were 15 winners at the Oak Hills Car Show, each congratulated with a unique award. Many car owners present have competed at the Oak Hills Car Show for all three years. “I pick and choose where I go,” said Thomas Klide, “but this is one of my favorites.” He said after winning ‘Best of Muscle Car’ with his 1969 Chevy Chevelle.

The Oak Hills Car Show was a success for everyone involved. It provided a fun and interesting way to raise money for the Auto Shop program at Oak Hills High School and allow car

enthusiast to display their pride and joy.

photo-MICHAELA D’EPIFANIO

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BY MARISSA HENSON2013 editor

The car show put on by Oak Hills Advanced Auto Shop class was a success as always, rais-ing an estimated $3,000 for the

auto shop program

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photo-MARIA EDWARDS

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Marriage, by defi nition, is a relationship in which two people have pledged themselves to each other for a lifetime. However, it is much more than that. It is a union and a bond between two people who join together on a journey through a life of coexisting harmony. “Divorce was never an option,” Mrs. Gunnerson states. June 7, 1969 marks an anniversary celebrating a lasting marriage introduced by a ten-day engagement. When it comes to love, it may be referred to as trite and overused, hard to fi nd, or even nonexistent. Many disillu-sions accompany this intangible feeling, but when it comes to the ‘real thing,’ there is a couple on our campus that embodies it with near perfection. Alan and Marilyn Gunnerson have been married for forty-three years, and could not be found happier than they are now with each other. For the past twelve years, both can be found substitute teaching at schools in the Hesperia district. They also run scorecards for both Oak Hills’ basketball and baseball games. “We just enjoy being together,” Mrs. Gunnerson says. After meeting while working at an elementary school in West Covina, the only thing that concerned Mrs. Gunnerson was, “Is he married?” The two confi rm they were simply at the right place at the right time. Mrs. Gunnerson, 26 at the time, was working as a third grade teacher, while Mr. Gun-nerson, 24, was working as the school’s janitor. Quite contrary to some beliefs, age doesn’t matter to them because it only takes a moment to fi nd the person who you want to spend the rest of your life with. Just ten days after they started se-riously dating, both were at Mrs. Gunner-

son’s cozy apartment, and Mr. Gunnerson popped the question. It was approached in a nonchalant conversation, as if one was discussing the weather, or even gas prices. Mr. Gunnerson had been in the Marine Corps, and Mrs. Gunnerson had been teaching in Africa, so they both were fi nally ready to settle down. “He said: Will you marry me? Then I said, Yeah,” Mrs. Gunnerson casu-ally remembers. It was a small wedding consisting of about 25 people, but the only people that mattered were the ones smiling face-to-face at the alter. Since Mrs. Gunnerson was already a teacher, Mr. Gunnerson quit his job as a janitor, and went back to college to become a teacher as well. The happily married couple have since shared many wonderful memories together such as traveling to see their grandchildren out of state, and con-tinually growing and learning with each other side by side. The two off er some helpful advice to anyone who may be in a relationship, no matter what the age. “Don’t knock the other person in front of anyone, and keep all problems in your relationship to yourself; no one has to know,” Mrs. Gunnerson says, and to those couples who may be struggling in their relationship, “get through it and work it out.” They will be celebrating their forty-fourth anniversary on June 7th, and are looking forward to spending yet another year with each other in what can only be described as utter enchantment. “With love comes respect. He wouldn’t do anything to hurt me, and I wouldn’t do anything to hurt him,” she states.

Summer 2012

BY FERNANDO BEDOLLA staff writer

The Paw Print staff

Hard working, outgoing, and enthusiastic. Regina Compean spends many hours dedicating herself to our Bull-dogs. “I feel like I have a very good relationships with my students; some of them know that I always have my door open for anybody during lunch,” said Compean. Mrs. Compean has worked as a long term substitute for the entire school year, replacing Amanda Powell. “I love teaching. I love being there trying to make a big diff erence for our youth, especially I like high school students because they are on their road of making some major choices in their lives, and I love to be part of teenagers’ growing up and helping them set goals in life,” said Mrs. Compean. Mrs. Compean worked as a registered dental assistant for 27 years, but then she enrolled at Cal State San Bernardino. She earned her bachelor’s degree in science, and now Compean is working on getting her masters degree in education. Even though she works hard in school, she also works harder training for marathons. Mrs. Compean has been training for a 5k for Lupus and ½ marathon for Lymphoma. She feels very excited to be participating in the marathon and supporting her family member and friends that survived, and also to run in honor of those who did not survive. Mrs. Compean trains long hours, but she also likes to garden, swim in her swimming pool, and travel with her fam-ily. Compean has been married for 27 years and has two childr en: the oldest child graduated and majored in computer sci-ence, her younger son is in college and he wants to major in journalism or linguistics. Compean’s best friend is her husband who works as a software engineering manager at Northrop Grumman. “I love my time at OHHS! It’s my home away from home, and I enjoy being a part of my student’s lives. Sharing all their big moments and helping them to comprehend a scien-tifi c world. The staff has been just outstanding and have gone above and beyond with supporting me during my time here at OHHS,” said Mrs. Compean Thank you very much Mrs. Compean for all your help and all that you have done for our Bulldogs.

A Teacher with a Goal

Nicole Olney, editor-in-chief.Genelle Watkins, assistant editor. Sahmahn-

tha Salazar, assistant editor. Kyle Fulkerson, Haylee Carlos, Monique Cordova, Fernando Gomez, Priscilla

Gutierrez, Davin Payne, Leonard Rodriguez, Alisha Tardiff, Breeanna Manciocchi, Sabrina Watson, Dani-elle D’Epifanio, Fernando Bedolla, Cristian Rodriguez, Jade Howe ,

Samantha Horton, Marissa Henson, Michaela D’Epifanio.

The Paw Print is a nonprofi t student publication published

by Oak Hills High School’s Advanced Journalism class. All opinions expressed are those

solely of the writers and do not represent those of the students

or staff of OHHS or HUSD. Letters to the editor can be

sent to [email protected]

Real Love Lasts

BY GENELLE WATKINS senior editor

photo-COURTESY OF THE GUNNERSONS

photo-COURTESY OF MRS.COMPEAN

PAW PRINT THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS THAT MAKE OHHS

Mrs. Com-pean (on the right) stands beside her sister, Stefanie White, after running the Lymphoma marathon.

Mr. and Mrs. Gunnerson on their journey through life together

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Otaku. Otaku. Otaku. What in the world is that? To the unknowing, it’s just a word that sounds something like a Japanese cartoon, though to a select group of Oak Hills students it means meeting in a dark room in the mysterious hallways of the B Build-ing. It means having a little bit of delight after a long day of school, a helpful lift to get over the hump of the week. Otaku is only a club on the outside, but once ventured inside, there is a whole new world of things never heard of or seen by most students on campus. Entering the hushed social scene of Otaku, it doesn’t seem like much to take in. Upon entrance it’s a humble looking group of students sitting quietly and attentively watching a new series of anime (a Japanese cartoon) or a movie. Other days, they can be caught bringing in their own video game consoles for everyone to enjoy as a group. Cheering each other on as they battle to the death in Naruto, the winner celebrating the victory but never boasting over the al-leged loser. “When I was a kid I never imagined video

games in school,” says junior Andrew Tipton. The club members try to keep it fun and have good sportsmanship. The club competes in the rally box car races and they sell their goods and art during Club Fairs and Test Fest. Trevor Escobedo (President) and Kristen Neuer (Vice President) run the club rather well. It’s their job to make sure everything runs smoothly and that club meetings continue weekly. They keep the club comfortable and fun in a student friendly envi-ronment. “It’s really great to hang out with your friends and chill,” Tipton says about the club. Otaku is a great get away from school assignments, homework, and everyday school issues. It’s a nice place to hang out and get work done if you don’t plan to go straight home when school is out.

3THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS THAT MAKE OHHS

Campus Summer 2012

Congratulations

Gage Santos OHHS recipient of the 2012 Don Ferrarese ScholarshipPAW PRINT

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A Language Not Spokens a student in junior high school, Rena Gore fi rst began learning how to talk without uttering a word.“I use my eyes the same way I use

my ears; they’re linked,” she says.In a world dominated by sound, there are some who help bridge the “communica-tion gap between the hearing world and the hard of hearing,” says Rena Gore, Sign Language Interpreter. She knew she wanted to become an interpreter when her nephew was learning to sign and she thought it seemed cool. Therefore, she went back to receive an associate’s degree at Victor Valley College, with a major in Arts and a minor in American Sign Language. Gore has also learned sign language at Calvary Chapel High Desert Church. She has been involved in the Deaf Ministry for thirteen years, which has helped her develop signing skills because the language of sign is always constantly changing. She simultaneously attended a great deal of workshops in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Fontana. This is her fi rst year here as a Bulldog, and she currently interprets for senior, Austin Hanson. “He’s very independent,” she says. “He would love it if his friends could learn Sign.” As a child, around six or seven years old, Austin fell ill and began to feel his hearing dissipate. The fi rst time he learned sign language it was “very hard, but after [he] kept doing it more and more and practicing, it became easier.” The saying that once one sense

is gone, the other becomes stronger, remains true today. Austin has noticed increased and heightened activity of each of his eyes and nose. “Movements catch my eye quicker, and my sense of smell is much stronger,” Austin says. Rena Gore is an immense advocate of students and adults learning to use sign language as another form of communication. There are over 3,000 deaf or hard of hearing people in the High Des-ert alone, but they are merely dispersed around the area, leading some people to believe learning sign is unnecessary. It would defi nitely be greatly benefi cial for schools to promote the learn-ing of sign language, and it is even recognized in some schools and colleges as taking a foreign language course. “Deaf is a culture in itself,” Gore states. “They have their own community.”Most people are not aware of the fact that deaf people are just as curious as people who are able to hear. “There are no secrets in the deaf world, they tend to ask a great deal of questions and rarely anything is off limits. It is a way for them to fi ll in the gap of what’s going on since they aren’t able to hear,” she says.

Some may consider it rude or inquisitive, but the deaf welcome curious minds with open arms. Often times, deaf people will assign a specifi c “name” for a person. The name is a hand gesture used to identify that person, indicative of the special something that deaf person sees in whoever they are referring to, which is called a name sign. “You can only receive a name sign from a deaf person, which is very special because this means you’ve become a part of their world,” says Gore. Signs can reference anything from a person’s smile to the way they wear their

hair. Aus-tin states,“I have to speak clearly and slowly so the hearing people can understand

what I’m trying to say.” Austin chose to come to Oak Hills rather than receive a deaf education because he feels that deaf education is slightly behind the education of other public schools. Subsequently, Austin is not completely deaf and is able to catch some decibels of sound. “If I turn up my music, I can hear it playing,” Austin states. Misconceptions associated with the belief that those who can’t hear must wear hearing aids, but Austin doesn’t wear them. People also may fi nd it strange

to see a deaf a person listening to iPods, but Austin breaks the norm, yet again, and frequently listens to artists such as Lil’ Wayne and genres of pop and hip-hop. Austin views sign language as a way to help him communicate and hear people in an ever-buzzing world of speech. He appreciates the intense in-volvement of everyone at the school, and enjoys seeing everything that happens around him, even if he can’t hear exactly what is being said. After he graduates this year, Austin plans to pursue a career in video game design. He plans to design a game similar to Grand Theft Auto, or GTA to those of the gaming world, and is “good at what he does,” says Gore. As for Rena Gore, interpreters usually only stay at one school between one and four years, and Gore is looking forward to another year on our campus if possible. With the help of both Rena and Austin, people can become better educated about the deaf community and maintain awareness of the fact that they are just like everyone else. Both of them deeply encourage everyone to learn sign language, and to know that deaf people are always willing to welcome anybody who would like to learn. It is the language of effective communication that involves no words, no noise, but can say so much more with just the simple use of one’s hands.

We’re on a Mission

Otaku provides a club for gamers and fans of anime

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During an Otaku club meeting, club members gather around the computer to enjoy an animated fi lm

together. Club members also battle each other in the latest video games, hang out, and fi nd a place to share their hobbies and in a safe environment both

during and after school

photo-COURTESY OF MR.HUGHES

photo-JADE HOWE

The average classroom size at Oak Hills may comfortably seat around 40 students, giving necessary room to the two-foot radius of personal space we all favor too well. The walls that sur-round students eff ectively protect young learn-ers from any daily environmental threat, and the roofs are satisfactory. Meh... It’s okay. Right? Let’s take a trip to Kenya, Africa, with Oak Hills Spanish teacher Kelly Hughes and focus in on the very diff erent learning conditions of the Kibera slums. “There’s a million people living in slum conditions. Urine runs through the streets. We worked with the school children and did a vaca-tion Bible school, and they had about 25 kids in little cooped up ten by ten rooms. But they were all nice and neat and wanting to learn; I think that’s amazing, I mean we have so much room here and it’s hard to get people quiet to learn, whereas these guys were wanting to learn and they didn’t have anything, just mud walls and corrugated metal ceilings.” Mr. Hughes travels with church-orga-nized trips to all diff erent corners of the globe to help adults and children alike, and the events and situations he has witnessed, such as those in Kenya, have greatly impacted his perception of teaching. Besides Africa, Mr. Hughes has traveled to Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Russia, and he plans to return to Mexico this summer. “I usually go there every two months or so, I just love seeing the people coming to Jesus Christ; that’s why I do it. That’s really my joy, get-ting to be involved in that.” As a man who understands the power in language and customs, Hughes takes particular pride in his work, using every day as an opportu-nity to show students that the world is a little bit bigger than previously thought. “I enjoy meeting new people and be-ing able to talk to them. I’ve been able to talk to people in their own language. Whatever country I’ve gone to, I’ve tried to learn as much as I could about that language, and I’ve been able to talk to them, in Swahili, Kenyan, Russian,” Hughes ex-plains, “So when I come back here and I’m teach-

ing in the class I hope to give the students that same desire. It just opens up a whole new world, learning Spanish gives you a whole diff erent world to be able to talk to. I’m excited about that and I hope that other people can be excited about that too.“ With diff erent languages often come vastly diff erent cultures, and each culture Hughes has visited has displayed a unique, yet universal truth of human nature. Being able to humanize and associate himself with the worlds that are virtu-ally unknown to Ameri-can youth makes this teacher ever more eager to do what’s in his power to help, whether it be in a classroom, or packing up for his next trip. “There was this one part of Africa where the people are known to have AIDS, and we were supposed to go back there and whatever the people off er you, you’re supposed to eat and drink it, and this place doesn’t have running water to wash dishes or anything. So sure enough they put out some red biscuits and tea before us, and my partner and I just kind of looked at it, and the conversation wasn’t going too well, they asked us ‘You don’t like Kenyan food?’ and I said ‘Oh that’s for us?’ Pretending like I didn’t know, ‘Oh, thank you!’ So I started to eat it and drink it and they opened right up. Because we were able to go out and meet them where they were at, those guys ended up going to church the next week,” said Hughes. There is, beyond a doubt, a large amount of commitment necessary to devote oneself to the life of a traveling missionary. Luckily, Hughes explains that there are options for those with the heart to help, but not necessarily the means to travel the globe.

“You could help them by praying for them, that’s the number one thing you can do, writing to them and encouraging them also. I would recommend getting involved in short term missions trips, so rather than dedicating two years of your life you can go on little one week to two week trips. They aren’t as expensive and you can test it out and see if you like it or not. There’s even missions on computers now, where, from your house, you can sign up. There are people looking for God every day, and some of these people are in countries you can’t get to. If you’re willing to dig in to your Bible and fi nd some answers for these people, you really can do missions without any cost.” Mr. Hughes inspires students by provid-ing a living example of the importance of develop-ing an understanding of one another, and self-lessly off ering one’s services. Regardless of one’s age, location, or religious beliefs, embracing other cultures and serving those in need benefi ts all of humanity.

BY NICOLE OlNEYeditor in chief

BY JADE HOWE2013 editor

BY GENELLE WATKINSsenior editor

Both of them deeply encourage everyone to learn sign language, and to know that deaf people are always willing to welcome any-body who would like to learn.

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Mr. Hughes at a missionary in Costa Rica surrounded by the children he helped.

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“Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!” -Effi e Trinket Yes Hunger Games fans, we’ve read the books, and we’ve seen the movie. Now it’s time to get down to business. Did the movie do the book justice? “A lot of movies do NOT do the book justice. But for the Hunger Games I was really pleased on what they did. They may have changed a little but it was for people who haven’t read the book so they could under-stand also,” said sophomore Myrsades Ashford. For people who have not read the book, seeing The Hunger Games may have been debatable. Some said they wouldn’t understand the plot, or just by seeing the trailer they know it wouldn’t be to their liking. Those who gave it a chance seemed pleased. “At fi rst I didn’t think I would like it,” said junior Daniel Ruiz. “My friends dragged me along and I wasn’t even going to waste my money on it so my friend paid for me. When we got out of the movie I got back in line and paid to see it again. It was awesome!” The love triangle between Katniss, Peeta, and Gale was a big concern for some. It had to be perfect. The romance on screen had to be just like the book for the diehard fans. “I think it didn’t explain Peeta and Katniss’ relationship as the book did. The ending in the movie upset me because I was waiting for the big fi ght, but it never happened,” said Jennie Arias, Junior. Fans who have read the book but have not yet seen the movie have

high expectations. They want to see all the hours of reading put to good use on screen. “I have read the series, and they are my favorite by far,” said Cheyenne Mendoza. “I really hope the movie won’t kill it for me.” A popular book being turned into a movie is just one of those things that loyal fans of the text either love or hate. Some may be pleased and others not as much. In this case many of the fans seemed pleased. Happy Hunger Games everyone.

4EntertainmentPAW PRINT

BY DANIELLE D’EPIFANIOstaff writer

hose kids with the funny voices and weird shirts that carry chairs from class to class? What about them?

The “kids” are active members of the Oak Hills Drama Department, and they recently attended their annu-al Shakespeare Festival at Reseda High School in late April. A combination of perseverance, late weekend rehears-als, and Hot-n-Ready pizzas brought triumph to Oak Hills, with our Drama Students placing fi rst sweepstakes over 48 schools in the competition. Many of the competitors are major performing arts schools, such as the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Central Los Angeles Visual and Performing Arts Magnet, and Or-ange County High School for the Arts. The competition itself con-sisted of eight acting events, with Oak Hills winning 6 trophies and two honorable mentions. Congratulations to the trophy winners: Winning 5th place for Mid-summer Night’s Dream were Erika Smith, Nancy Tran, Tara Martinez, and Waylon Waters. Winning 3rd place in the small group comedy event for The Taming

of the Shrew were Bryan Robles, Jared Aguilera, Lexi Tinsley, and Catrina Hennebry. Winning 3rd place in the Audition Monologue event was David Mejia. Winning 1st place in the Parody event for Romeo and Juliet were Brandon Marquez, Isaiah San-chez, Walter Oliva, Davionte Russell, Vincent Cabral, Teague LaBrosse, Cody Hagar, RJ Diverse, Homer Salter, and Richard Williams. Winning 1st place in the Large Group Comedy event for As You Like It were Nicole Olney, Heidi Herrera, Jessie Francisco, Timmy Van Thyne, Daniel Chavez, and Shawn Taber. Not only did the stu-dents excel in the senior category of the festival, but the Freshman drama members competed in their division and won an additional 5 trophies, including fi rst place for their Macbeth scene.

Hunger Games: Books vs Movies

BY BREEANNA MANCIOCCHIstaff writer

BY NICOLE OLNEYeditor-in-chief

Dark Shadows:

Directed by -Tim BurtonStarring:Johnny Depp - Barnabas CollinsJackie Earle Haley -Willie LoomisBella Heathcote -Victoria WintersEva Green -AngeliqueHelena Bonham Carter -Dr. Julia HoffmanMichelle Pfeiffer - Elizabeth CollinsRelease date - May 11th, 2012 Dark Shadows is a movie remake of the 1960 TV soap opera starring Barn-abas Collins, originally played by Jona-than Frid. Frid is currently being replaced by Johnny Depp in this upcoming movie. Unlike the dramatic TV soap, (similar to the now popular Vam-pire Diaries) this version of Dark Shadows is a fun fi lled comedy. Barnabas Collins is resurrected after being buried for 200 years. He is forced to adjust to modern life, his new family, and his dilapidated house.

Men in Black III:

Directed by- Barry SonnenfeldStarring:Will Smith -Agent JayTommy Lee Jones -Agent KayJosh Brolin -Young Agent KayRip Torn -ZedEmma Thompson -Agent OhRelease date - May 25th, 2012 Men in Black III has agent Jay (Will Smith) going back in time. He teams up with the young Agent Kay (Josh Brolin) to fi nd and defeat the problematic alien that will destroy the Agency, present Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) and the entire future of the world. If you enjoyed the fi rst two movies you will surely enjoy this one.

6 Month Rule:

Directed by -Blayne WeaverStarring:- Blayne WeaverMartin Starr ... AlanNatalie Morales ... SophiePatrick J. Adams ... JulianJohn Michael Higgins ... PaulJaime Pressly ... ClaireRelease date - June 1st, 2012In this uplifting romantic comedy, 6 Month Rule tells the story of a bachelor who dates according to a list of rules he created to

avoid long term relationships. He lives by his motto that a woman can be forgotten within six months. Howev-er, life for the young bachelor (Martin Starr) begins to take a turn in an alternate direction when he meets a girl who causes him to break his rules, changing him and the games he played. Alan doesn’t believe that there is a perfect girl, only those who he an date, but as Alan fi nds this ‘girl’, everything he had been trying to avoid begins to resurface.

Apartment 143:

Distributor: Magnolia PicturesStarring:Kai LennoxMichael O’keefeGia MantegnaRelease date - June 1st, 2012This horror fi lm follows a man who becomes haunted after the death of his wife and mother. He moves from his family home into a new apartment: 143, to escape the hauntings...or so he thought. Everything is fi ne for awhile, then it all starts over again. When parapsychologists investigate, what they fi nd is terrifying. They believe that he may possibly be haunted, instead of his residence. If you were a fan of all the Paranormal Activity mov-ies, be sure to see this new horror fi lm. Coming to you June 1st, 2012.

Prometheus:

Directed by: Ridley ScottStarring:Noomi Rapace -Elizabeth ShawMichael Fassbender -DavidRafe SpallIdris ElbaSean HarrisRelease date - June 8th, 2012In this upcoming 3D prequel to the Alien series, a team of explorers are sent to pre-pare a planet for colonization. On this mis-sion that they believe will provide answers to life’s mysteries, they instead fi nd the source of great trouble that unleashes an epic danger that threatens them all. Sci-fi and horror fans should fi nd the sweeping visuals and special effects well compliment this classic Sci-fi story line.

Summer Movie Previews:

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The Drama Program at Oak Hills High School celebrates at the Drama Teach-ers Association of Southern California, DTASC Festival, after winning 1st Place Sweepstakes.

OAK HILLS WINS AT DTASC

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The shoes on the track, the ball hits the bat, the grass goes fl ying, and the racket sends the ball soaring. Athletic and over achieving Bulldogs come out of the spring season with great statis-tics and ultimately great teams. Regular seasons

recently ended for softball, baseball, boys tennis, golf, boys track, and girls track with the teams coming out on top like all Bulldogs do, with great overall scores. Softball is currently having a great sea-son with an overall record of 19-7 and 10-2 in the Mojave River League, with a late victory over Apple Valley giving them the MRL Championship. “The player that has improved the most has been junior, Victoria Gonzales,” said head coach, Kelli Rios. “Victoria has had to step it up and pitch ev-ery game.” Gonzales only allowed two hits when our Bulldogs battled against Apple Valley. The Oak Hills Softball team has put up some great stats this season with a team batting average of 403, 28 doubles, 17 triples, 17 home runs, 184 RBI’s, and 64 stolen bases. “Oak Hills is made up of young ladies who love the game of soft-ball. They are well rounded and have great work ethic,” says Coach Rios. They begin their playoff run at home on the 17th. Baseball has also had a great season this year, starting off slow at 4-8, but improved to fi nish the season with a record of 17-8 to win the MRL Championship. “This team is tough,” said Jason Story, head baseball coach. “They don’t get down or too up, and they have no fear of any opponent in front of them.” The defending CIF champs have high expectations for the post season.

Boys tennis reached 10-1 to clinch their second straight MRL championship this season by winning a late season match against the Hes-peria Scorpions. Lead by the statistically league-leading, and most dominant MRL singles player of the year, Jeremy Orescanin, the Bulldog boys have overcome diffi culty to put them in position for a strong post-season run. The golf team has also had an excellent season with Samuel Mangiaterra and Naiche Pena ranking as high as 3rd and 4th place in the MRL league, and the fi rst Bulldog golfers to qualify for the CIF individuals Golf Tournament on May14th. Track has had an amazing season with dedicated Bulldogs who broke records the in the 4x100meter event and the pole vault. The team of Marshaun Coprich, which includes Tyrone Gilmer, Garrett Scott-Reece, and Tyler Lozano, broke the 4x100 meter record with a time of 42:79 seconds. In the pole vault event, Salvador Carlos and Gage Santos each topped 13 feet. Hardworking and dedicated Bulldog ath-letes have had a great season between breaking records and winning the MRL championship. This season was a good one, keep up the hard work Bulldogs.

OHHS ALL-LEAGUE DOGS The sweat. The tears. The suc-cess. This year Bulldogs athletics had a very successful season. Many players this season showed excellence on the fi eld and on the court. “I’m honored to have made all-league,” says Mary Galindo, Oak Hills senior starting point guard from the girls basketball team. OHHS had a total of 25 all league players for the Mojave River League this year. This is not including the spring sports teams who have not yet fi nished their seasons. The spring teams are expected to add many more all league athletes to the list. The players work hard to be recognized as an all-league ath-lete. Not only does it take hard work during the season, these athletes also constantly work to make themselves better during the off season. All of this hard work shows on their respective fi elds or courts helping them become an elite athlete. Sage Smith, OHHS’s junior starting for-ward for the boys soccer team says that to be the best he can be he “practices as much as I can” and has to “always keep the passion I have for what I love”. At the beginning of the season, players like to set goals for what they want to accomplish during the season. Being an all-league player is one goal that all athletes plan to succeed at. “For the most part I feel I did [succeed],” Smith said, “but I can always be better and that’s what I strive for.” These players aren’t only elite players for their respective sports, but they also try to be the leaders of their teams. Mary Galindo was a leader for the girls basketball team this year, “I feel like I led my team

on the fl oor this season,” said Galindo. The football and boys soccer team each had six all league players. Volleyball, girls soccer, and cross country had three each. The basketball teams had a total of three player, two from the girls team and one from the boys team. Robert Marchese was named an all-league wrestler as well as being named an all-American. Next year for the 2012-2013 seasons, Oak Hills athletics looks to continue its success. Al-though this year the teams had successful seasons, next year OHHS hopes to have even more athletes named as MRL all-league athletes.

5THE STORIES BEHIND THE GLORY

Sports Summer 2012

ALL LEAGUE BULLDOGS

www.oakhillsbulldogs.com

BY SAM HORTON2013 editor

photos-CRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ & STAFF

BY KYLE FULKERSON2013 editor

Bulldogs Spring Sports Wrap-Up

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reaking a record defi nes a legacy... New schools may not have the reputation as a

powerhouse, but Oak Hills High School has developed one of the High Desert’s most prestigious athletic programs. Adding to a fairly new record book is a measurable accomplishment at a school with state and CIF champi-ons in their fi rst three years. Breaking a record always brings a sense of excite-ment and self-accomplishment, however, few Oak Hills students will ever have the honor of hold-ing a school or MRL record. A few key standouts in Oak HIlls athletics are softball superstar Stephanie Bergmann, leading MRL with a .609 batting average, 18 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 stolen bases. Marshaun Coprich,Tyrone Gilmer, Garrett Reece Scott, and Tyler Lozano made OHHS history by setting a new 4x100 meter time with 42.79 seconds to end a record-setting Track & Field season. Boys Varsity Soccer play

maker Diego Mendoza took home High Desert Player of the Year hon-ors with 19 assists, 14 goals, and 47 points overall. Jacob Otto set a new home course MRL record time with a time of 15 minutes 43 seconds to end a successful Cross Country season. The future looks bright for such a young group of athletes, and year four of Bulldog history is looking even brighter.

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AMBER KROEGERClass Of: 2012

Sport: Volleyball

ELISA BROOKSClass Of: 2013

Sport: Volleyball

SHIRLEY ZARAGOZAClass Of: 2013Sport: Soccer

DIEGO MENDOZAClass Of: 2012Sport: Soccer

DESIREE CASTILLOClass Of: 2014

Sport: Cross Country

JACOB OTTOClass Of: 2012

Sport: Cross Country

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ANTHONY ALVAREZClass Of: 2013Sport: Soccer

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Oak Hills Junior pitcher Victoria Gonzales led the Soft-ball team to an MRL league title for the 2012 season.

ROBERT MARCHESE (All-American)Class Of: 2012Sport: Wrestling

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photos- MICHAELA D’EPIFANIO

Vikki Gonzales stepped up for the softball team and helped lead them to the MRL title

photo-MARIA EDWARDS

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ber Layne Kroeger, A

rmando R

eyes Lara, Lisa Lynn LeB

ere, QiYing Li, Joseph P

aul Lira, Christian A

nthony Livingston, C

arlos A. Lopez, D

evin M. Lopez, E

velyn Lopez, Om

ar Lopez, D

enice Lopez, Nicole M

arie Love, Jacob Daniel Lusco,

Hailey E

lissa Mahoney, R

amiro M

aldonado, Dam

ian Dom

inic Man-

ciocchi, Adam

U. M

anzano, Elias M

anzo, Lauren Elizabeth

Marble, R

obert Bruce M

archese, Brandon A

lexander Marquez, A

n-gelica A

nn Martinez, B

reanne FoxLee Martinez, C

asan-dra M

artinez, Leilani Veronica M

artinez, Marlene

Diane M

artinez, Michael Jonathon M

artinez, William

M

artinez, X

avier J. Martinez, R

a-faela M

artinez, Maurice M

ays Jr., Daniel S

teven M

c Carter, B

randon Al-

len Mc C

aulley, Tabitha Mariah M

c Coy, B

ree-

Lauren Smith “Being able to experience so m

any more opportunities that I would have

never had at Hesperia High, like clubs, sports, activities, everything!”Myles Gonzales “My favorite m

emory of high school was the whole ride from

Fresh-m

an-Senior year, the ups and downs, game days, pulling all nighter for hw, m

eeting new people, and realizing all of m

y achievements at the end of the ride.”

Zach Best “The day I met Genelle.”

Erica Cisneros “Club fair was the best.”Shawn Taber “W

inning fi rst place with Nicole Olney at my last DTASC

Shakespeare festival.”Ayonna Blanford “Fright fest at Six Flags with all m

y friends.”Kristine Goytia “Eating in Ms. Granger’s class.”

Richard William

s “Going to Washington to visit the college I am

goingto attend. And Ski and Snowboard club with Edgar Palacios and Matt

Ornelas.”Dayleen “Sports therapy.”

Daniel Chavez “Prom 2012.”

Jacob Otto “Reading the 40% Modernism

essay with David and Genelle.”Margret Cham

poux “Christine fell of the swing at the park”Hailey Mahoney “Football gam

es.”Khrysa Axley “All of high school was pretty awesom

e.”Elana Dinkens “Graduation and football gam

es.”Kyshia Henderson “Film

ing the lip dub video.”Caleb Mings “’How did he love her? Let m

e count the waves’”Nicole Olney “I found a love in a hopeless place.”

Genelle Watkins “Now you’re just som

ebody that I used to know. Tonightwe are young.”

Vincent Cabral “My favorite senior mem

ory was winning fi rst place inthe dram

a competition with som

e of my favorite people.”

Anthony Morrell “Prom and...EVERYTHING ELSE!”

Anonymous “The last part of fi lm

ing the senior lip dub video ‘who letthe dogs out?!’”

Paola Delagadillo “ Volleyball.”Jake Terry(Thom

Ocatavious) “Don’t live the life you think is worth living,but the life that I want.”

Antonyette Mosley Jones “Aside from com

pleting my AP ENG 4 test, m

yfavorite m

emory senior year by far is a tie between fi lm

ing the lip

dub and my fi rst tim

e seeing the yearbook.”Brisaela Arredondo “My favorite senior m

emories would defi nitely be

being a part of drama and peer assistance; I gained two beautiful

families, and I am

eternally grateful.”Matt Faust “W

inning fi lm festival.”

Cody Spurlock “Having Mr. Kleber as a teacher.”Leonard Rodriguez “Being a part of such a school-spirited atm

osphere and getting my

stories published in the school newspaper.”Maggie Mcguigan “All the m

emories I’ve m

ade with my friends and m

eeting a bunch of new people.”

Memories...

anna May K

risten M

c Dan-

iel, Margaret M

ary M

c Guigan,

Alyssea Inez M

edina, A

ntonio Medina,

Anthony Jesus M

ejia, C

ynthia Guadalupe M

ejia, David

Benjam

in Mejia, Jacob

Ryan M

ejia, Andres M

elendrez, Diego A

. M

endoza, Kailee D

awn

Meyer, E

merald Tora A

ngel Miller-W

alker, Ca-

leb Micah M

ings, Jose Arturo

Miram

ontes, Lacey C. M

iranda, Miranda M

arlene M

obley, Saraha L. M

onks, Ga-

briel Montoya, Javier M

orales Jr., Michael A

nthony Moreno

Jr., Anthony K

enneth Morrell,

Kacee K

iyoshi Morrell, D

amon K

urtis Mosier, A

lexis Michelle

Mosley, A

ntonyette Mosley-Jones,

Crystal K

atherine Muñoz, Jessica P

riscila Munoz, A

lexis Najera,

Danielle G

race Navarrete, A

mber

Rose N

avarro, Cylar M

arie Nee, A

melia S

usana Negroni, D

enise M

arie Nichols, R

aul Nieves, Jacob

Matthew

Nunez, A

tiana L. N

unn, Marcus D

ontaé O

gata, Akil S

alim O

gbonna Jr., Dillon

T. Ogg, B

rock Nickolas

Oldenkam

p, Nicole A

lex-andra O

lney, James M

ichael Andrew

O

’Neill, Jorge O

rdaz, Jerem

y Jason Ores-

canin, Thomas G

. Orescanin, M

at-thew

Aaron O

rnelas, Cla-

rissa Monique O

rozco, S

teven Orozco, Jacob D

uane Otto,

Jorge Luiz Pacheco,

Daniel P

iazza Padilla,

Elizabeth K

risty Paez, E

dgar Manuel

Palacios, B

rett James

Payne, S

andra Victoria P

erez, Phillipe P

erez, David D

aniel P

erez II, Vincent Michael

Petrie, D

aniel Elidio

Pim

entel, Joaly Plas-

cencia, Verenis Selene

Ponce, E

laina Rose P

or-ter, Troy R

ichard Prine,

Albert A

. Provincia, E

mm

a S

ofi e Pruessner, M

arcos P

ulido, Jeremy S

cott Pyle,

Crystal R

ene Quintanar,

Eddie A

rthur Ram

irez, Erik

Ruben R

amirez, Jen-

nifer Ram

irez, Michael D

emara

Ram

irez, Ricardo S

olano R

amirez, S

tephanie Ram

irez, A

shley Renee R

andall, G

arrett Em

erson Reece S

cott, A

rron Robert R

eeder-B

arton, Jayson Marc R

eyes, Jazm

ine Chrysteena

Richardson, A

lisa Marie D

eAnn

Richie, G

ary Andrew

R

idge, Brandon E

dward R

iley, D

olphina Lillianna Rios,

Karen P

amela R

ios De La C

ruz, E

dward R

eade Rivera,

Yadira I Rivera, N

icholas Andrew

R

oberts, Jennifer Eleña

Robles, D

aniel Anthony R

odri-guez, Jose E

. Rodriguez,

Leonard Rodriguez, R

ani Marie

Rodriguez, R

oselyn R

odriguez, Anthony M

anuel Ro-

sales, Matthew

K. R

oss, A

ustin Roy R

uiz, Esm

eralda R

uiz, Davionte Jason

Russell, W

ayne Allen S

aiz Jr., Isabel S

alamanca, D

an-iel J. S

alce, Francisco Ram

os S

alcido, Hayley D

anielle S

ample, E

velyn Esther S

an-chez, H

oracio Sanchez,

Isaiah Marcus S

anchez, Sam

an-tha Lynn S

anchez, A

lyssa Rae S

andello, Leonardo S

andoval, Madison

Cheever S

andwick, G

age Ran-

del Santos, N

athan M.

Sayed, K

evin Joshua Schiebeck,

Adam

Joseph Schoech,

Kenny S

ease, Dasan S

torm

Segura, S

harad Avneil S

harma, K

aleb Shaw

, Kristen K

eondre Shearer, Joseph R

aymond

Sierra, N

orberto Sigala,

Sugjit S

ingh, Zachary James S

izelove, Lauren Therese Sm

ith, Tom

as Jay Solis, P

atricia Rose S

oriano, M

egan Noel S

pears, Arm

esicia B. S

prinkles, William

Cody S

purlock, Zachary H

oward S

tanley, Jonathon Wayne

Starbuck, S

amantha M

. Stillw

ell, Cody D

rew S

trawn, C

hloe Michelle

Suter, S

hawn M

ichael Taber, Carlos A

lberto Talbert, K

yle Ow

en Taylor, Nicole D

orothy Taylor, Jacob Ross Terry,

Aaron E

mil Thom

as, Brandon A

ndrew Thom

as, O

scar Thomas, Tori Jasm

ine Thompson, A

ndrew J. Torres, N

ancy Thanh Tran, C

hristian John Turner, Mitchell

Anthony Turner, Francisco Javier Valadez, Trevor B

lake Valenzona, Luis A

lberto Varelas, Brian Jose Vargas, M

i-chael A

nthony Vaughan, Yvonne Laura Villalba, Talor Kay W

aite, An-

issa Maxine W

alton, Waylon B

lue Waters,

Genelle Tom

mie W

atkins, Garrett W

elch, Garret D

aniel Wick, S

im-

one Kim

mion W

illiams, R

ichard William

s IV, C

hristian Wilson, C

iara Annise W

ilson, Dom

Unique LaS

hay Wilson,

Jacob Anthony W

ingate, Jessica Ann W

inter, B

rianna Rae W

iseman, Joshua Joel W

itron, Cam

eron Joseph Wood-

bury, Dayleen N

Yanez, Alexander S

alvador Zam

ora, Nicolas D

avid Zepeda, Anahi M

ariel Zuniga